Roman Catholic Church of St. Mark105 Randall Road • Shoreham, NY 11786 • 744-2800 • Fax 821-1628 • STMARKSRCC@AOL.COM

stmarksrcc-shoreham.org

WE ARE GLAD TO HAVE YOU WORSHIP GOD WITH US! PLEASE FEEL AT HOME.IF YOU ARE NEW TO OUR AREA, PLEASE REGISTER AFTER MASS WITH AN USHER

OR COME TO THE RECTORY DURING THE WEEK. WELCOME TO ST. MARK’S PARISH.

THE PASTORAL STAFFREV. MSGR. JEFFREYMADLEY, PastorREV. THOMAS TUITE, Associate Pastor

Permanent Deacons 744-2800Rev. Mr. Patrick GeraceRev. Mr. Gino Aceto, deacongino@gmail.com

Office Manager: 744-2800Mrs. Susan Schena

Parish Outreach: 744-2800Mrs. Jane Fagan, Coordinator,stmarksrccoutreach@gmail.com

Religious Formation: 821-0550Mrs. Lynn Fein, Director, relform@verizon.net

Music Director: 821-8497Mrs. Carrie Logan, stmarksmusicministry@hotmail.com

Social Committee: 744-2800Betty Pizza

Youth Ministry for 7th-12th graders: 631-821-0550Mrs. Lynn Fein, relform@verizon.netMr. John McNamara, amos184@juno.com

ACTS 744-2800Mrs. Jane Fagan

MASSES:SATURDAY EVENING: 5:00 P.M.SUNDAYS: 8:00, 9:30, 11:30 A.M.WEEKDAYS: Monday-Friday 9:00 A.M.HOLY DAYS: Vigil 7:30 P.M. (Day) 8:45, 10:00 A.M.

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS:Monday thru Friday: 9:30A.M. - 5:00 P.M.Closed for lunch from 12:00 Noon till 1:00 P.M.Saturday: by appointment onlySunday: closedEmergency - Anytime 744-2800

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION:Confessions celebrated Saturday from 4:00-4:45 P.M., oryou may schedule another time with a priest at the rectory.

MARRIAGE: Please call the rectory at least 7 months priorto your wedding, and before a date is finalized with thereception hall.

WEDDING TIMES:Saturday: 1:30 and 3:00Sunday: 2:00 and 3:00 (Ceremonies only)

PRO-LIFE COORDINATOR:John McNamara - 744-2800

BAPTISMS: The parish community celebrates thissacrament at 1:00 P.M. on the third Saturday of each month.Please contact the rectory before your child is born to makearrangements for the Pre-Baptism program.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Periodically we have aparish celebration. However if you or someone in yourfamily is seriously ill or going to the hospital for a seriousoperation, then call the rectory. Anyone going to a hospitalor who may be sick at home should inform the rectory sothe parish can pray for you.

R.C.I.A.: Adults seeking to become Catholic; or adultswishing to receive First Communion or Confirmationplease call Mr. John McNamara at 744-9525.

A.A.:Meetings held every Sunday Evening at 7:00 P.M. inthe Parish Center.PRAY WITH THE PARISH:Rosary daily before the 9:00 A.M. MassEucharistic Devotion & Benediction - First Friday1:00 P.M. to 4 P.M.Miraculous Medal - Mondays after 9:00 A.M. MassFatima Devotions - First Saturday after 9:00 A.M. Mass

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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

Thanks to Jane Fagan and her Outreach

volunteers for giving out over 37 Christmas

Baskets of gifts to those less fortunate. Thanks

to you for your generosity.

Bob Sullivan, our Finance chair, made a

suggestion to me about a month ago. He said,

“Why don’t we put our weekly expenses in the

bulletin?” I said, “Sounds like a good idea to

me!” Starting in January, in Susan’s Financial

Corner, we will have our weekly expenses.

Thank you for your continued support.

Don’t forget our wonderful website for more

information about the Christmas schedule and

the parish: stmarksrcc-shoreham.org

On behalf of Fr. Tom, Deacon Pat, Deacon

Gino, our staff, and myself, I would like to wish

you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and

Blessed New Year.

Fr. Jeff

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

Tuesday, December 26, 2017

9:00 AM 8th Anniversary, Harold Denis - wife, Lorraine

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

9:00 AM Al & Clair McCune - Kathy & Al Speizio Casper & Theresa Schreiner - Kathy & Al Speizio Herman & Betty Schreiner - Kathy & Al Speizio Thursday, December 28, 2017

9:00 AM Nicholas D’Amico - Ron & Peg D’Amico Walter Ellis - Maureen Ellis Jennie Ann Stern - The Family Patricia Genia - Margaret Olson & Family

Friday, December 29, 2017

9:00 AM Vincent Boller - Kathy & Artie Treiling Saturday, December 30, 2017

5:00 PM Theresa & Albert Garofano - daughter, Millie Sunday, December 31, 2017

8:00 AM Patti Frisher - Kathy & Artie Treiling

9:30 AM For the People of the Parish

11:30 AM Florence Sharts - Ron & Peg D’Amico

This week’s altar flowers are donated

In Memory Of

Our Mother & Brother

Requested by

Ron & Peg D’Amico

Preview of next Sunday’s Readings

Reading I: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16 (11B)

Psalm: Psalm 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29

Reading II: Romans 16:25-27

Gospel: Luke 1:26-38

PRAY FOR THE SICK

AND THEIR CAREGIVERS

Susan McFee, Edward Heinssen, Frank

Mordola, Gloria Mazza, Susan Quinn,

Melanie Quintos, Santa Inguanta, Steve

McCune, Keri Lynn Stromski, Ruth

Bradley, Catherine J. Navetta, Joan

Mueller, Ryan Brady, Roberta Gerish,

Rosemary Fleming, Bernadette Salvador,

John Schlauraff, Judi Lynch, Christine

Lopiccolo, Frank Henn, Geraldine Sheets, Dana

Jendrzejewski, Walter Simonsen, William Watson,

Jennifer Tomforde, Florence Lynch, James K.

Glennon, Olga Camero, Joseph Olivo, Kristie Cleary,

Ralph Lopez, Louise Knepple, Julie Esposito, Frances

Roman, Samantha King, Melissa Black, Patricia

Dansereau, Pasquale Cervini, Frank Lumia, Dana

Hertzovitz, Helene Kenney, Kathleen Hynes, Luz

Cadena, Diane Guarnieri, Fran Alvino, Joseph

Minerva, Donna Byrnes, Jeanne Hughes, Donna

Mirasola, Rene Macadaeg, Marguerite Danielsen,

Helen Klopfer, Blanche Simonsen, Joe Durran,

Suzanne Hallock, Catherine Navetta, Carol Rougas.

If you know of any of the above names that should be

removed from the list due to a return to good health,

please inform the rectory office at 744-2800.

Names will be removed on the first of each month,

unless we are notified. Kindly call the rectory with any

updates. Thank you.

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FINANCIAL CORNER

By: Susan Schena

SUNDAY COLLECTION OF: December 16th - December 17th, 2017

$9,756.00

50/50 CLUB WINNERS

* Weekend of Dec. 16th & Dec. 17th, 2017*

There was no 50/50 this weekend.

When you next update your estate

plan, would you please consider

continuing your lifelong support

of your parish by remembering

St. Mark’s with a bequest?

Altar Servers

We welcome any children in the third grade or older who've received their First Holy Communion to join St. Mark's Altar Servers. It's a special way to serve God, be part of our par-ish community, and fulfill church volunteer requirements for Confirmation.

For more information, contact Carla Silva or Marianne Minarik. E-mail: altarservers@stmarksrcc-shoreham.org

LOST RING

Please call the rectory at 631-744

-2800 if you recently lost a ring in

the Parish Center.

Thought for the Week

The Eucharist

Babies are alive in their mothers’ wombs from the moment of conception—fully human.

Jesus was alive in the womb of Mary from the moment of her “Fiat”—fully human and fully

divine. Today Jesus is alive in the ‘womb’ of the Church from each moment of Consecration—

truly, bodily and personally Present and alive in the Most Blessed Sacrament; with His Body,

His Blood, His Soul, and His Divinity. (Catholic Online)

Respect Life Prayer

Words from Pope Francis

“Today, then, let us together rejoice in the day of our salvation. As we contemplate the Crib, let us gaze

upon the open arms of Jesus, which show us the merciful embrace of God, as we hear the cries of the

Child who whispers to us: “for family and friends I say,

‘May peace be yours’

(Psalm 122:8)

A Scripture to Ponder..

“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son,

that whoever believed in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.”

(John 3:16)

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Just a Christmas Thought…

(These words are from a song from a long time ago from a TV show,

“Christmas Eve on Sesame Street”.

The sentiment is always so appropriate for each of us.)

A Little Christmas Humor

Question: “Mom, can I have a cat for Christmas?

Answer: “No, you’ll have turkey, just like the rest of us.”

Outreach Christmas Thanks

A very heartfelt, “Thank You” to all of our Outreach volunteers who spent so much time sorting and organizing

your gifts, making sure that each gift made it to its destination. In addition, these little” St. Marks Elves” were at the

Parish Center from 7:30 in the morning until 3:00 in the afternoon to make it a festive day.

And thank you to our parishioners who came to pack the bags after the 9 am Mass. It was amazing how you

moved that, “sea of gifts” on the tables into bags for each family. All the Moms and Dads who came to receive their

gifts were so appreciative of the caring and generous spirit of our St. Mark’s family.

Thanks to the St. Jude Knights of Columbus!

The Knights of Columbus of Rocky Point surprised us with a donation of 16 brand new ski jackets! Thank you so much

to these wonderful men and women for this kind gesture!

“Keep Christmas with you all through the year.

When Christmas is over, save some Christmas cheer.

These precious moments, hold them very dear,

and keep Christmas with— you all through the year.

Christmas means the spirit of giving, peace and joy to you.

The goodness of loving, the gladness of living,

These are Christmas, too.

So, keep Christmas with you all through the year,

When Christmas is over, save some Christmas cheer.

These precious moments, hold them very dear,

And keep Christmas with you all through the year!”

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FAITH FORMATION 631 821-0550

relform@verizon.net

Lynn Fein, Director

We are always happy to hear from any

families who would like to find out more

about our parish offerings which enable

the children, teens, parents and grandpar-

ents opportunities to increase their faith

and grow closer to the Lord. We offer

weekly formation for children and teens, a

Liturgy of the Word for children at our

9:30 Sunday Mass, preparation for the

sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation,

Eucharist and Confirmation, a Youth

Group and Youth Masses followed by get-

togethers for seventh through twelfth

graders, discussion and sharing for par-

ents and grandparents and seasonal

events for the entire parish. You are in-

vited to call or e-mail the Faith Formation

Office to discover the many ways your

family can be involved, or to register your

children for our classes.

A Blessed Christmas Season is wished for

all of our parishioners. May the coming of

our Lord on Christmas Day, into our

hearts and lives each day and at the end

of time bring a New Year of joy and peace

for all. Weekday classes for our Levels 2

through 8 will resume on Tuesday, Janu-

ary 2. However, our Liturgy of the Word

for children at our 9:30 Mass is offered

each Sunday throughout the year, as we

gather weekly with our parish community

and join in the celebration of the Eucha-

rist.

SAINT MARK’S YOUTH MINISTRY

FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN

7TH THROUGH 12TH GRADES

FAITH FORMATION

631 821-0550 OR

relform@verizon.net

Our next Youth Mass is Saturday,

February 10 at 5 p.m., followed by a

get-together in the parish center. We

invite all of our young people from

seventh through twelfth grades and

their families to join us in the

celebration of the Eucharist, followed

by our get-together with pizza and

activities.

Our upcoming dates for our weekly

gatherings are: January 8, 22 and

29 and February 5, 12 and 26.All

seventh through twelfth graders are

invited to come and to bring a friend

for discussions, prayer, activities,

service and snacks. We meet from 7

to 8:30 in our parish center.

Please contact the Faith Formation

Office with any questions about St.

Mark’s Youth Ministry.

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MARCH FOR LIFE Washington, D.C.

Date: Friday, January 19, 2018

Time Departing: 5:00 AM

Time Returning: 10:30-11:00 PM

Meet At: Infant Jesus Church, 110 Myrtle Ave,

Port Jefferson

Cost: Adults: $15 Teenagers: $10 Kids 1-12: Free

Bus Accommodations: Luxury Coach,

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Stops: Breakfast - Dinner

Costs Includes Free Gift Pack & Movies During Trip.

Call Mike Schwenk 631-664-4817

or

Kevin Crowley 631-873-8950

SNOW CANCELLATIONS

In case of accumulating snow on a Saturday, please call the Rectory (631-744-2800)

after 12:00 PM to see if the 5:oo PM (Saturday night) and 8:00 AM (Sunday morning) are cancelled. Or check the website:

stmarksrcc-shoreham.org (Pastor’s Desk)

A WARM WELCOME TO OUR

NEWEST MEMBERS

WE ASK ALL PARISHIONERS

TO JOIN US IN PRAYER FOR

THE FOLLOWING CHILDREN

WHO HAVE RECENTLY BEEN

INITIATED INTO OUR FAITH

THROUGH THE SACRAMENT

OF BAPTISM.

ENLIGHTENED BY CHRIST MAY

THEY WALK ALWAYS AS CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT AND

KEEP THE FLAME OF FAITH ALIVE IN THEIR HEARTS.

WE WELCOME THE NEWLY

BAPTIZED TO OUR FAITH

COMMUNITY AND EXTEND

OUR CONGRATULATIONS TO

THEIR FAMILIES.

MICHAEL JOSEPH JACOBY

ALICE GWENDOLYN PARODY

RYAN MICHAEL RORRISON

Merry Christmas!

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MUSIC NOTES

Happy Fourth Sunday of Advent and Merry Christmas to you all!

Two weeks ago, we had our Christmas Pageant and Concert, presented by a combined number of over 100 members of our Music Ministry, Parish Children, Teen Helpers, and Adults of our parish community. My thanks to Lauren Asmus and Caroline Fellrath for their immense help for always keeping things running smoothly, and most deeply, to Pat Fellrath, our Pageant Director who tirelessly directs and creatively produces our pageant year over year. And our gratitude also goes to Santa for making time in his busy schedule for paying the children a visit!

This weekend is liturgically jam-packed, a liturgical double-header, so to speak. It begins with the 5pm Saturday Mass and Sunday morning Masses as a celebration of the fourth and final Sunday in Advent. Then, later on Sunday evening, it ends with Christmas Eve Masses. This is because, this year, they both fall on the same weekend! Of course, this has kept our Music Ministry even busier than ever. But our members have been very dedicated and, with the exception of the 8:00am, music will be provided by music groups and Cantors at the Masses. What a wonderful gift they are to St. Mark’s – their faithful service to our parish community is incalculable and truly appreciated. I am continually humbled by the generosity of their time, talent, and treasure. As we near the year’s end and, on behalf of Fr. Jeff, Fr. Tom, Deacon Pat, and the entire St. Mark’s staff, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to all of our Music Ministry – Children’s Choir, Teen Choir, Contemporary Ensemble, Adult Choir, Cantors, and Vilma Barsauskiene, our accompa-nist. As we continue to celebrate Christmas, I ponder over the Three Wise Men. According to biblical history, these three men held esteemed positions in their communities. They were of noble heritage, and very learned, most especially in the study of heavenly stars. There could have been more than three of such men who visited the newborn Jesus, but, from the amount of gifts - gold, frankincense, and myrrh - mentioned in the Gospel of St. Matthew, the number has been handed down as three. However, regardless the number, they came bearing gifts of such great value to show their profound homage to the newly born King of all Kings. Amidst all those opulent gifts, a reflection came to mind - what can we bring to Jesus? And this song took hold, “In The Bleak Midwinter”, written in 1872 by Christina Rosetti and composed by Gustav Holst in 1906. Another musical rendition was composed by Harold Darke in 1909.

In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan, earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone; Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow; in the bleak midwinter, long ago.

Our God, heaven cannot hold him, nor earth sustain; heaven and earth shall flee away when he comes to reign. In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed, the Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ.

Angels and archangels may have gathered there; cherubim and seraphim thronged the air; But his mother only, in her maiden bliss, worshiped the beloved with a kiss.

What can I give him, poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb; if I were a Wise Man, I would do my part; Yet what I can, I give him: give my heart. This Christmas and every Christmas, let us bring Jesus the gift of our hearts. A blessed Christmas, a Peaceful New Year, and God’s blessings to you and your family.

Till next time, keep singing,

Carrie Logan

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